Produce Associate

Overview Position Summary... Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As a part of our produce team, you’ll make important decisions about the quality of the produce that members and their families eat by ensuring availability, cleanliness and freshness. You will be in the front-lines of customer service – your smile makes a difference and you can help enhance the member’s shopping experience. Come, be a part of a team that offers our members more for less. You will be excited to join if you have a passion for and experience with produce, prioritize member satisfaction, adapt quickly to different work scenarios, think creatively to drive change, communicate effectively, and lead by example. Responsibilities Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have Maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area Receiving and stocking merchandise in an organized manner Maintaining inventory so that there is no out-of-stock or over-stock products Collaborating with cross-functional teams and educating other associates on tools, tasks, and resources Tracking goods, maintaining in-stock levels, and controlling shrinkage in a timely manner Understanding quality specifications related to various types of produce (taste, preparation method or use, seasonality) and preparing products according to established standards Maintaining product safety and following sanitation guidelines; adhering to laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality Using digital tools and handheld technology to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and support decision-making related to production, training, and product quality Stocking and rotating department products using perpetual inventory techniques; ensuring date control standards and reducing waste Providing high-quality service and demonstrating energy, commitment, and passion for the work Complying with company policies, procedures, and ethics; applying the Open Door Policy in daily work What you’ll do as part of the team Be a Team Member: maintain up-to-date knowledge of products; collaborate with cross-functional teams; educate other associates; be flexible to work in other areas as needed Be an Expert: understand quality processes and specifications for produce; prepare products per standards; ensure product safety and sanitation Be a Techie: leverage digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience; use handheld technology for timely decisions Be an Owner: drive area performance; manage inventory; ensure quality and date control; reduce waste; assist customers per company policies Be a Talent Ambassador: model high-quality service and product standards; demonstrate energy and passion for the work Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older Must successfully complete all required trainings and assessments if selected Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Benefits & Additional Information Competitve pay with performance-based incentive awards and benefits Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance Paid time off (PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting) and PPTO options Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement Live Better U education program; eligibility requirements apply; tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart Note: The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process. The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $24.00; actual rate will meet or exceed applicable minimums. Benefits are subject to change. Location Primary Location: 4901 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731-1415, United States Legal Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr